Overall Rating
3.7
By Momof3
Not that great
Tyson Events Center - Sioux City
We were pretty disappointed this year. Its beginning to be a bunch of dancing and less excitement! They took out the cannon, the bikes in the air, the clown with the dog dressed like an elephant. It was rather boring this year :(
By Niki
Amazing
Tyson Events Center - Sioux City
It has been several year since I have been to the Shrine Circus. I can say they did not disappoint. It was very upbeat and colorful with constant entertainment. All of the performers were incredibly talented. The family and I will attend again next year, if given the opportunity.
By Gram
Pretty good
Tyson Events Center - Sioux City
First, Ticketmaster prices are ridiculously high! Upon entering Tyson event center, we were bombarded with buying stuff. Ugh. Tight rope walkers, motorcyclists, contortionists, & people who jumped on teeter toter etc were excellent! Some of the other stuff was simply ok. Prices for camel rides, pony rides, inflatables, train, & face painting was too much.
By ADW
Had a great time
Tyson Events Center - Sioux City
We had a great time with our three year old at the circus. A great mix of animals and performers!
By Ann
It was okay
Tyson Events Center - Sioux City
We have gone to the circus the last 3 times they have been in town. It was basically the same show from previous years and rides/activities are way overpriced. 15 dollars for a lap on the camels. Don't think we will be back next year.
By Fargoan
Good circus, unfortunate experience at food lines
Fargodome - Fargo
The circus itself was great. Entertaining for kids and adults. Fargodome could improve concessions. We had to mix and match the lines for fountain soda, bottled soda, popcorn, and chicken tenders. After paying $12 for chicken tenders and waiting in a different line for popcorn, another person ran straight into us knocking our food out of our hands, $12 wasted. It’s an always chaotic nightmare getting food. Nobody at the dome cared, just your fault for not hanging on tighter.
By Mikey mike
I was like, Wow!!!
Fargodome - Fargo
I been going to the Shrine Circus for over 30 years now and this is hands down the best one ever. Every single act was amazing. The songs and style had feel good vibe that made us stunned. Again thanks to all my kids and I enjoyed it.
By Favorite Auntie
Fun times!
Fargodome - Fargo
The kids had a great time. In fact, all of us did. The activities on the floor were awesome! As far as the circus acts, I was really impressed with the motorcycle acts. I also loved the animals.
By Amyrose
Kids had a blast!!
Fargodome - Fargo
My twin boys and myself really enjoyed the show. Boys liked all the new performances.
By Circus lover
What a treat
Glass City Center - Toledo
This was the best day of my life I can’t wait to go back
Shrine Circus on Tour
For more than a century, the Shrine Circus has dazzled audiences around the U.S. with family-friendly delights. Shriners chapters all over the country sponsor these circuses annually, offering their members a chance to reach out to the community and giving children of all ages the chance to see thrilling stunts and exotic animals at reasonable prices. The Shrine Circus has been a bedrock of many American communities' yearly calendars for decades, creating a long-lasting tradition that builds bonds both in and between families.
Shrine Circus Background
Established in 1872, Shriners International has been one of America's premier fraternities promoting fellowship and brotherhood. Known throughout the world for their philanthropic efforts with Shriners Hospitals for Children, which offers sliding-scale medical services to children in need of orthopedic, cleft lip and palate, burn, and spinal injury care, the Shriners have also been beloved for the circuses they put on around the country.
Similar to the mission of the Shriners Hospitals, the Shrine Circus puts the idea of affordability for all families front and center. The first Shrine Circus was held in 1906 in Detroit at the Moslem Shrine Center. Since then, Shrine chapters all around the country have put on their own versions of the big show. While the circuses are more often held inside arenas than under big tops, attractions remain familiar, varying from city to city but usually including massive elephants, kooky yet friendly clowns, and high-flying acrobats.
Circus stars like the Wallendas, Clyde Beatty, and the Zacchinis have all been included in the Shrine Circus' past lineups. In 2019, the Detroit Shrine Circus featured the Dominguez Motorcycle Stunt Show, made up of former Ringling Bros. daredevils who perform death-defying tricks while encased in a steel globe. The St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus is the longest continuously running Shrine Circus in the U.S.